SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 42

SSC CGL - 24 Sep 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q42

Classical Sarod player, Amjad Ali Khan was awarded ____________ in 2001 by the Government of India.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Padma Vibhushan.

The classical Sarod player Amjad Ali Khan was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2001 by the Government of India. The Padma Vibhushan is the second-highest civilian award in India, recognizing exceptional and distinguished service in various fields, including art, literature, science, and public service.

Amjad Ali Khan is one of the most renowned and respected Sarod players in India and worldwide. He hails from a distinguished musical lineage, the Bangash Gharana, and is celebrated for his exceptional skill in playing the Sarod, a traditional Indian string instrument.